On September 25th, Petersen Hastings was proud to announce the addition of Josh Beck as Financial Controller for the firm. In this role, Josh is primarily responsible for developing and monitoring the firm’s financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure robust financial performance for the firm moving into the future.
“Josh brings an exciting amount of experience to his position within our firm,” said Blaine Carr, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Wealth Advisor. “His background in the financial industry and commitment to financial stewardship and serving the needs of our clients aligns perfectly with the goals and objectives of our firm. I am confident that his expertise and values will be beneficial to the Petersen Hastings team, as well as for our clients.” Josh was born and raised in the Lower Yakima Valley of Washington. He graduated from Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR) in 2011 where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Following graduation, Josh began his career in the financial institution industry where he served most recently as the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Lower Valley Credit Union (Sunnyside, WA) for seven years. While working in the financial institution industry, Josh earned numerous certifications in the areas of financial management and compliance, was quoted and cited in numerous industry publications, and graduated from Western CUNA Management School based at Pomona College (Claremont, CA). Josh’s involvement in the community includes recently serving as the Rotary President of the Sunnyside Noon Rotary Club and as the active Treasurer on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee Chairman of the Yakima Valley Community Foundation. Petersen Hastings is a Registered Investment Advisor located in Kennewick, WA. As a primary fiduciary, Petersen Hastings serves committed investors with complex financial needs. Our multigenerational team of experienced and credentialed professionals delivers innovative solutions through The Trusted Financial PathTM to enhance and preserve wealth. For additional information, contact Scott Sarber at 509.735.0484 or [email protected].
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As the run-up to the holidays begins, National Dessert Month (AKA October) is a good excuse to order treats or test new recipes to use during Thanksgiving or Christmas. Chukar Cherries’ purpose has always been crafting tasty treats from local Northwest cherries, and over the past several years Chukar has added cakes and pies to the list.
Mail order baked goods often focus on presentation rather than good eating. As a small, family-owned company, placing appearance ahead of flavor has never been Chukar’s way. It took some time for the company to move from dried cherries, chocolates, and sauces into baked goods. Chukar’s founder Pam Montgomery agonized over the recipes for years before offering a sour cream Bundt cake followed by a chocolate Bundt and then sweet and sour cherry pies. “It was important to us that our cakes and pies taste like grandma’s,” remarks Montgomery. “And that’s been the overwhelming feedback from our customers since launching the baked goods line.” Chukar only offers pies and cakes during the holiday season. All are freshly made and ship for free. Upon arrival, customers can pop the pies in the oven, enjoy the cakes immediately, or keep the baked goods in the freezer to enjoy up to 3 months later—making them ideal for either immediate entertaining or keeping on hand for holiday events. For the baking-inclined, Chukar also hosts a variety of recipes on chukar.com/recipes. The company has perfected the cherry-forward recipes over the course of 30 years of living and working in the center of Washington’s cherry-growing region. Fan favorites include Northwest Cherry Cobbler, Jubilee Dessert Parfaits, and Cherry Thumbprint Cookies—all of which are ideal for #NationalDessertMonth celebrations. Washington State University President Kirk Schulz has appointed Dave Cillay, vice president of WSU Academic Outreach and Innovation, as the university’s first Global Campus chancellor.
“Dave has done an outstanding job of guiding the growth of our Global Campus the past seven years,” said WSU President Kirk Schulz. “WSU is in the vanguard of U.S. universities delivering distance education, in no small part due to Dave’s vision and his expertise in developing the programing that meets the specialized needs of these students.” WSU is among the first public universities in the nation to put its online campus into the same chancellor-level leadership structure as traditional physical campuses. “This is a great message to students from our university leadership,” said Cillay. “It’s a strong statement that WSU supports all students, regardless of whether they learn in a physical classroom, online, or both.” Cillay will maintain his position as vice president of Academic Outreach and Innovation while taking on the title, roles, and responsibilities as Global Campus chancellor. Continuing to focus on improving the online student experience will be key as he begins his new role. WSU Global Campus, home to 3,265 students learning completely online as of fall semester 2019, offers 19 undergraduate majors, 12 master’s degree programs, 20 online certificate programs, and two teaching endorsements. Additionally, more than 3,000 students at one of WSU’s physical campuses enrolled in one or more online courses this fall. Online learning is a growing trend in higher education nationwide. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that the percentage of college students who were enrolled exclusively in online courses in fall 2017 grew to 15.4 percent, from 14.7 percent in 2016. In addition, 43 percent of undergraduate students took at least one online course in the 2015-16 academic year, up from 32 percent four years earlier. WSU has been a leader in online higher education for more than 25 years. It launched its first distance degree program in 1992 and was one of the first public universities to recognize the potential of online education. In 2019, WSU Global Campus was ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the top 5 percent of best online undergraduate programs in the nation. “This university has been on the cutting edge when it comes to using innovative technologies to expand learning opportunities,” said Cillay. “But it’s not all about the technology. We’re also about enriching the online learning experience for our students.” WSU was the first public university to create a student government exclusively for online students. Other programs and services created to enhance the online student experience include the Global Connections online engagement program, free career counseling, online learning virtual mentors, in-person events, and more. “I’m proud to be a part of this university and to work with the outstanding faculty, staff and students here at Global Campus,” said Cillay. “I’m also very grateful for the opportunity to work with university leadership who fully understand the value and impact of online learning, especially as WSU looks to the future.” Mission Support Alliance (MSA) employee Ashley Ward was recognized as Innovator of the Year at the 2019 Women in IT Silicon Valley awards ceremony in San Francisco, Calif. Ward, who serves as MSA’s director of Information Systems was recognized for her efforts bringing new and innovative technology to support the Hanford Site’s cleanup mission.
I’m truly overwhelmed to receive this award,” Ward said. “This could not have been possible without my great team and all of their hard work.” Partnering with MSA’s Public Works organization, Ward and her team are putting state-of-the-art technology into the hands of workers in the field. Through the use of mixed-reality technology, which can best be described as real-time virtual reality, workers have more information readily available along with expanded communication capabilities to their teams. This has the potential to streamline training and accelerate schedules. “Congratulations to Ashley on this well-deserved award,” said Todd Synoground, MSA vice president for Public Works. “Ashley has that unique characteristic of being a technical expert in her field while also being a strong and dynamic leader. Her innovative thinking and uncanny ability to identify creative solutions are second to none.” In her role at MSA, Ward leads a team of over 150 IT professionals that develop and maintain more than 1,600 applications that manage data and information across the 580-square-mile Hanford Site supporting approximately 9,000 workers. Hanford, the largest environmental cleanup project in the country, is located in southeastern Washington State. There are just 3 more weeks to claim the pickets form the original playground and we need help getting the word out! Pickets are available for pickup at the Southridge Sports and Events Complex, 2901 Southridge Boulevard, during business hours through October 30th.
1,423 pickets engraved with names of generous donors who helped fund the 2004 playground rebuild after the original structure was destroyed by fire were carefully removed by volunteers in 2018 in preparation of the playground rebuild. For over a year the City has been outreaching through various platforms to get the word out to those individuals, families, and businesses who might want to keep their sponsored picket as a memento. For more information, please contact Brandon Lange at (509) 585-4279 or [email protected]. Additional information is also available at https://www.go2kennewick.com/1245/Claim-Your-Picket. The Academy of Children’s Theatre is presenting a Fall Costume and Fashion Show on Saturday, October 19 at 6 :30 p.m. Seven costume designers from ACT productions will be highlighted with a showcase of some of their favorite designs. In addition, a costume closet purge of gala formal wear will also be spotlighted in the style show. Tickets to attend are $25 and are available online at www.academyofchildrenstheatre.org and at the door. Proceeds from the event will benefit the ACT Theatre Expansion Project.
The event will start at 6:30 p.m. with a social hour and rack sale of costumes and formal dresses. Appetizers and beverages will be served. The style show will begin at 7:15 p.m. and it will feature more than 60 showstopping designs in an authentic runway-style presentation. Directing the fashion show will be Helen McCoy, a renowned fashion show producer and model. For more information, call (509) 943-6027 or visit www.academyofchildrenstheatre.org. Trios Health is pleased to announce that John Winkelman, MD, has joined Trios Health as a pediatrician.
Dr. Winkelman is board certified in pediatrics and provides care for NICU follow-up, newborns, asthma, pre-operation clearance, school entry physicals, sports physicals, well-child care, and more. He attended medical school at New York Medical College and has most recently been practicing in California at St. Joseph Heritage – Santa Ana. Dr. Winkelman is seeing patients at the Trios Care Center at Chavallo, located at 7211 W. Deschutes Blvd. Patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Winkelman by calling (509) 221-6930. Trios Health, a UW Medicine Community Health Partner, operates two hospitals to accommodate the area’s fast-growing population: Trios Women’s and Children’s Hospital at its downtown Kennewick location and Trios Southridge Hospital in south Kennewick. Trios Medical Group, comprised of nearly 100 employed physicians and providers, serves as the core of a growing medical staff network of 325+ providers throughout the Tri-Cities and includes practices and services at nine Care Centers and one Urgent Care Center. For more, visit Trios online or follow us on Facebook. Trios Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Juergen Mueller, gastroenterologist, has joined Trios Health.
Dr. Mueller was previously employed with Trios and was most recently working in Kalispell, Montana, as a gastroenterologist. He treats acid reflux, heartburn, all types of hepatitis and other liver diseases, HIV/hepatitis C co-infection, ulcers, rectal bleeding, and more. Procedures he performs include colonoscopies, endoscopies, and colon cancer screenings. Dr. Mueller earned his medical degree from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Faculty of Medicine. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Dr. Mueller is now seeing patients at the Trios Care Center at Southridge fourth floor clinic at 3730 Plaza Way in Kennewick. Patients can schedule appointments by calling (509) 221-6450. Trios Health, a UW Medicine Community Health Partner, operates two hospitals to accommodate the area’s fast-growing population: Trios Women’s and Children’s Hospital at its downtown Kennewick location and Trios Southridge Hospital in south Kennewick. Trios Medical Group, comprised of nearly 100 employed physicians and providers, serves as the core of a growing medical staff network of 325+ providers throughout the Tri-Cities and includes practices and services at nine Care Centers and one Urgent Care Center. For more, visit Trios online or follow us on Facebook. The workshop is on DISC Training sponsored by Port of Pasco. Donna Davis from Engaged Consulting will be the presenter. You will learn strategies for success: Enhance your leadership skills through improved self-awareness; Facilitate better communication and team work within your organization; and increase organizational performance through DISC communication techniques. The workshop location is at the Port of Pasco, 1110 Osprey Pointe Ave., Pasco, Wa. From 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This seminar is the latest in a series of workshops provided to the business community by SCORE, Mid-Columbia Tri-Cities Chapter.
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